Stir-Fried Chicken with Ginger-Sesame Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Tender chicken pieces quickly stir-fried with fresh ginger and garlic, coated in a glossy sesame-soy sauce for a fast and flavorful Asian-inspired dish. This Asian Super Bowl recipe (gluten-free option), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breast, fresh ginger, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 scallions, sliced thinly
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp (optional) crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 2 tbsp sesame oil until well combined and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
3. Step 3: Add 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb chicken breast strips to the wok in a single layer, cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to sear, then stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
5. Step 5: Pour the prepared soy-sesame sauce over the chicken, toss continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken evenly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 thinly sliced scallions, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (if using) over the top before serving.